Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning for necessary sidewalk repair is expected to destabilize tree. Tree is unsustainable in this location due to narrow sidewalk and expected mature size of tree. Tree structure is very poor with multiple major stems arising from a single point of unknown stability due to accumulated aerial roots and debris. Location is replantable.

Posting Period: 08/24/26 - 09/23/26

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree located in unsustainable planter. Trunk is breaking out of planter and impeding accessibility to driveway. Repairs to be done on retaining wall require root pruning that is expected to destabilize tree. Permit 807156. Location is not replantable. 

Posting Period: 08/24/26 - 09/23/26

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Significant root pruning for necessary sidewalk repair is expected to cause severe decline of the tree's health. Codominant stems show poor union with decay in trunk. Tree is crowding and negatively impacting adjacent tree. Location is not replantable. 

Posting Period: 08/24/26 - 09/23/26

NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL By San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

LOCATION: 880 Folsom Street

# OF TREES: One (1) Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

POSTING PERIOD (30 days) From: 8/5/2026 Through: 9/4/2026

SFMTA proposes to remove the tree at the above location.

Site: 1, 2

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Trees are in significant decline despite efforts by property owner to revive. Significant dieback with 5% live crown. One site is replantable while the other is too close to the adjacent site and is not replantable.

Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Uplift across entire path of travel ahead of significant grade drop. City has attempted to shave down uplift, but the sidewalk is too degrade. Tree is not expected to survive necessary root pruning to repair sidewalk. Location is replantable.

Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Necessary sidewalk repair will require root-pruning which is expected to destabilize tree. City has attempted to shave down uplift, but the sidewalk uplift is too great. Current path of travel is at ADA minimum and trunk is expected to increase rapidly. Location is replantable.

Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Roots required to be cut for sidewalk repair will destabilize the tree. Current condition of tree is healthy, but sidewalk is uplifted and in middle of replacement. Location is replantable. 

Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26

Site: 8

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning of major structural roots for sidewalk repair will destabilize the tree. Location is replantable. 

Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26